My first experience of the OWUSS year took me down to Port Lincoln in South Australia. One of my biggest weaknesses as a marine science student is having little field experience, especially on boats. So, my first move of the year? Get on a boat for a month to learn research, dive with white sharks […]
Category: Scholar Journeys
Blue Generation @ The Explorers Club
Blue generation is a symposium held for global young marine professionals to come together to mingle, learn and share knowledge around saving our oceans. It was an absolute blast to be a part of and I’m honoured to have participated and met so many amazing people. Just under 30 participants from 10 countries across the […]
Meeting the new family – 50th Anniversary in New York City
It is absolutely heartwarming to think I am joining such a prestigious, kind, funny, and caring group of ocean professionals from across the globe. I was lucky enough to be selected as the Australasian Scholar during the 50th anniversary of the society, bringing in over 100 scholars and interns from its long history of empowering […]
A scuba divers dream – gearing up for a year of adventures
On expedition in Galapagos Islands
“Look, look, over there!” In the distance, we see a flurry of activity on the horizon. The zodiac, motors along smoothly as we approach, and the full intensity of the scene before us is revealed. A frantic feeding frenzy on a huge school of sardines. 30-40 sea lions plunging through the waves as they chase […]